Cam Question....
Cam Question.... Well the car is sitting for the winter so i've decided to go ahead and throw a cam in there and i was wondering which one you guys would think would be best for me.....(96 Trans Am) I have a full LoudMouth cat-back, Pacesetter LT's w/ a y-pipe, CAI, 3.73 gears, shift kit and then since im getting a cam, im looking to also get a 2800-3000 stall. i was thinking of going w/ a CC305 but i was wanting to get your guy's opinion
Thanks!
Thanks!
It just depends how big do you want? I have a emmisions legal cam. ( i think it is closer to the non emmisions but stilll legal) I would however go with mine or cc306.
A lot of people think the cc305 is a little small after they have put it in.
A lot of people think the cc305 is a little small after they have put it in.
Originally Posted by 97LT1
It just depends how big do you want? I have a emmisions legal cam. ( i think it is closer to the non emmisions but stilll legal) I would however go with mine or cc306.
A lot of people think the cc305 is a little small after they have put it in.
A lot of people think the cc305 is a little small after they have put it in.
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CC306 or GM847.....cheap and effective. You will need springs, retainers, locks and I would say get lifters and hardened pushrods too for insurance. The 112LSA of these cams is aggresive but nothing that a good tune..mail order even......shouldn't be able to take care of. Also don't forget to replace the timing set when the cover is off. Also gaskets....that should be all!!!!
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I've driven a few cars w/ the CC306 and it pulls like mad. But yes, you will need everything Jordan said. The rockers you'll need will be tho CC pro-magnums. I have never dealt with the GM 847, but guys on here says it a kickass cam, too.
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IMO the 306 is outdated...it was the new hotness years ago but there are similar but more aggressive grinds out there. Check out some of the XE grinds, much better than the cc306 with more aggressive ramps.
While there are a couple of people making good power with the GM847/GTP-6 and stock heads, I wouldn't recommend it. My heads have been worked and flow very well and that cam (GTP-6) pulls like crazy past 6600. Your stock heads are ill equipped to handle that cam.
You might want to look into the XE 230/236 or something similar.
While there are a couple of people making good power with the GM847/GTP-6 and stock heads, I wouldn't recommend it. My heads have been worked and flow very well and that cam (GTP-6) pulls like crazy past 6600. Your stock heads are ill equipped to handle that cam.
You might want to look into the XE 230/236 or something similar.
